Lady Cats Score 71 in Afternoon Game in Paris
After a pair of games where the Lady Cats’ basketball team scored in the 30’s, they poured in the points against Paris taking a 71-41 win on the road Tuesday afternoon. The Lady Cats had 22 steals and forced 29 turnovers to get lots of transition baskets. That helped the Lady Cats shoot 50% for the game.
The Lady Cats scored the games first ten points and they led after one quarter, 21-8. They outscored Paris in the second quarter 14-10 to take a 35-18 lead into halftime. The Lady Cats also outscored Paris 19-7 in the third quarter and 17-16 in the fourth quarter. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 21 points and she had a team high 11 rebounds.
Sadavia Porter added 19 points. Autumn Tanton got off to a quick scoring start early and ended up with 14 points. Jemia Hall came off the bench to score 8 points. Te’Arria Rose scored six points on two successful three pointers. Porter also made a three. Imani Taylor had 3 points.
The Lady Cats are now 4-0 for the season. They have practice Wednesday and then will take a break for Thanksgiving. The Lady Cats return to play next Tuesday at Idabel, Oklahoma. Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman was the head coach at Idabel before coming to Sulphur Springs.
PJC Sulphur Springs News: SPRING REGISTRATION
SPRING REGISTRATION
Registration for the spring 2018 semester at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center has begun. Carli Withrow, a returning student, was among the first to finalize her spring schedule with adviser Carey Gable. On-campus registration will continue through Dec. 15 and again from Jan. 2-8. On-line registration is available through Jan. 15.
TxDOT to Begin Upgrades on FM 21 and FM 3357 in Franklin County
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to upgrade two Farm to Market Roads will begin Nov. 28 in Franklin County.
The contractor, CDM Holdings LLC, was granted 95 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $1.5 million. The projected completion date of this project is late June 2018, officials said.
The construction work will occur on FM 21, from FM 2723 to County Road 4140; and on FM 3357, from FM 115 to State Highway 37. The contractor will install safety treatments to existing structures, widen the roadway lanes, and apply a seal coat to the existing pavement, officials said.
The project will at times require temporary lane closures on both roads.
Those who regularly travel along these roads in Franklin County are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
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Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Win at Union Hill
(Photos and information courtesy of Assistant Coach Zandra Peyton.)
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears traveled to Union Hill Tuesday and came home with a 27-23 win.
The Lady Bears started the first few minutes of the game down, then Ann Dorner hit two 3 pointers to get the team back in the game. The second half the girls played great defense and put a stop to Union Hills key player.
Surgeon Added at CHRISTUS Mother Frances-Sulphur Springs
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs welcomed new surgeon Paul Michael Hines, M.D., FACS, to serve the patients of northeast Texas at the end of September.
Dr. Hines joins CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs from his practice at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma. Dr. Hines specializes in general and peripheral vascular surgery, laparoscopy and surgical endoscopy (GI endoscopy). Dr. Hines earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Austin College before earning his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completing both his internship and residency at St. Paul Medical Center. Having held numerous committee chair and leadership positions throughout his career, Dr. Hines is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Southwestern Surgical Congress and the Texas Surgical Society. He is also a member of the Texas Medical Association and is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Winnsboro Police Department Report November 13-19, 2017
Winnsboro Police made one arrest, responded to 145 calls for service, issued 35 citations and wrote 57 warnings during the November 13-19 report period.
Kevin Sutton, 28, of Mt Pleasant, was arrested November 16th on a Hopkins County warrant.
There were no accidents to report during the seven day period.
Ezedinma Leads Wildcat Scoring Against Lindale
The Wildcats win over Lindale Monday night (November 20) was a little weird. The Wildcats got out of the gate fast leading 20-2 after the first quarter and by 35-13 at the half. During the second half, with Coach Cipoletta playing all twelve players on his roster, the Eagles outscore the Wildcats during the third and fourth quarters, 35-23 to trim the final margin to 10, 58-48.
After the game, Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta liked the great start. He said the Wildcats did a really good job early on executing and bringing intensity and doing the little things they need to do right to be successful. However Coach Cipoletta had more to say. He said as the score increased, the team took their foot of the pedal and started taking what he called me shots instead of we shots. Coach Cipoletta called that a selfish approach of wanting to get ours. He said those players need to be reminded of their culture of team over everything. Coach Cipoletta said the team would only get better by doing the little things right. He was pleased to be able to play everyone on the roster. He said he can’t always do that.
Coach Cipoletta said he saw signs Monday that Godsgift Ezedinma is getting in the groove. Ezedinma (#5 in picture) suffered a terrible hand injury several months ago and was only recently cleared by a doctor to play. Coach Cipoletta said GG looked patient and calm Monday. He led the team with 15 points. The Wildcats, 3-0 this season, play at Rockwall Tuesday night. Coach Cipoletta said the Yellow Jackets are well coached and he added they have two Division I recruits, one Kansas in interested in and another considering DePaul. He called Rockwall big and talented.
Game Day: Lady Cats at Paris; Wildcats at Rockwall
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams play their final game before the Thanksgiving break Tuesday (November 21) and both teams will be attempting to increase their record to 4-0 on this Tuesday game day.
The Lady Cats play a matinee game at Paris. There will be a JV contest at 1 p.m. followed by the varsity game at around 2:30 p.m. The Lady Cats have defeated Emory Rains, North Lamar and Hugo, Oklahoma. So far the Lady Cats have featured a stifling defense and an offense still trying to put it all together.
The Wildcats have the late game on this Tuesday game day. They return to Rockwall to face Rockwall High. A freshman contest is scheduled to start at 4:45 p.m. A JV game is next at around 6:15 p.m. The Wildcats varsity plays at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats opened the season with wins over Class 6A teams Arlington Bowie in North Crowley’s Cowtown Showdown and over Rockwall Heath in Rockwall in overtime last Tuesday. The Wildcats downed Lindale in their home opener Monday night. After the Thanksgiving break, both teams return to action next Tuesday.
Lions Top Quitman 79-51
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team earned their first win of the season playing in the friendly confines of Kerry Garmon Gymnasium in Saltillo Monday. The Lions topped Quitman, 79-51. They are now 1-2 for the season.
Walker McGill was the leading scorer for the Lions with 21 points. Levi Hoover and Matt Gurley had 14 points and Chris Boekhorst had 12. Branson McGill added 6 points. Trevor Moore and Mike Simmons had 5 points apiece. Lyle Bench provided 8 assists. The Lions play at Avery Tuesday.
